I'm sick and tired of Canon playing mix & match with yesterday's tech!

But you've nailed it on the head. This camera is innovative, not because of the new tech, but because the combination of technology hits a sweet spot.

5D mkII provides the FF sensor with AF of a T2i.7D provides killer AF but shares its sensor with a T2i.Combine these flagship cameras of yesteryear and price it the same as 4 year old tech, and there lies its appeal.

I don't get it, what part of the market does this serve? If they were aggressive on pricing then I could see the FF wannabes buying (probably not a huge market?), but we know Canon won't be easy on the wallet.

Come on Canon, get the specs nailed down and announced. I've got the FF bug and I'm ready to pull the trigger. If the specs are what's rumoured in this post and it has AFMA, I'm likely in. I do expect it to be $2500 and not $2000 ($2000 will be reserved for the new 7D).

Otherwise, I'm back to the 5D3 but it's price needs to drop a little more to $3000 and I may have to sell something.

i've been waiting for this camera since the beginning of the year!! the 5d mk iii was an option but too expensive! now canon please announce and start selling it before autumn please!!

Cool i'll probably buy it! Although I think people will rather buy this one over the 7D which means Canon loses on 7D

No they do not lose Depends on what you need. 7D has more reach, 7D is faster (8 fps) and can use EF-S lenses. My guess is that 7D Mk II will come with 22 or 24 MPx sensor, high fps and maybe dual Digic V.